The Toronto Blue Jays are very disappointed in these three players
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The Toronto Blue Jays have had an up-and-down start to the 2025 MLB season. Despite boasting a talented roster, their offense has fallen short of preseason expectations.
While the potential is there, the lineup simply hasn't performed at the level it needs to.
The Toronto Blue Jays have 3 hitters who aren't pulling their weight in 2025.
Baron Dionis from Jays Journal writes that the Blue Jays have the foundation of a team capable of contending, but they've yet to see their lineup fire on all cylinders at the same time. With that in mind, let's examine three hitters currently weighing down the roster.
"Anthony Santander was the Blue Jays' big offseason addition, but he hasn't played like the player that the Blue Jays dedicated $92.5 million to." -Dionis
He was added to the lineup to provide support for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but so far, he hasn't delivered. Batting just .188 and posting a -0.4 fWAR due to his offensive struggles and subpar defense, he's become a liability. If the Blue Jays hope to stay in the playoff hunt, he'll need to step up quickly.
"Giménez got off to a hot start with the Blue Jays when he hit three home runs in the first five games of the season, but he's cooled off since. While no one thought that Giménez was going to be the answer on offense, his struggles are reaching a breaking point." -Dionis
Andrés Giménez has yet to notch his fourth home run of the season and holds a wRC+ of just 68, well below the league average of 100. Through 36 games, he's batting only .195 with a disappointing .570 OPS.
"Last on this list is Kirk, who the Blue Jays made their long-term catcher when they signed him to a five-year extension ahead of the start of the season. While his glove has always been his strength, he's also off to a rough start at the plate." -Dionis
Kirk is batting .269 (29-for-108) with two home runs and 12 RBIs, but his overall production has been underwhelming. He owns a .644 OPS, fueled by a low .292 on-base percentage and a modest .352 slugging percentage. His wRC+ sits at 84, below average, despite a solid 12.4% strikeout rate.
If these three hitters can find their form, the Blue Jays could still catch fire and make a strong push. Offense has been the team's Achilles' heel all season, and turning things around starts with improvement from these key bats in the lineup.
| POLL | ||
MAI 10 | 1619 ANSWERS The Toronto Blue Jays are very disappointed in these three players Which Blue Jays player do you think has been the biggest disappointment? | ||
| Santander | 1223 | 75.5 % |
| Giménez | 309 | 19.1 % |
| Kirk | 87 | 5.4 % |
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